Data Architect

Job Description

Job Title : Data Architect

Location : Frisco TX (3-4 days week)

Duration : Long-term

Key Skills – Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, DB Architecture

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

Cloud Environment Management : Manage and maintain the cloud environment, including provisioning resources, configuring databases, and monitoring performance to ensure optimal functionality.

Performance Optimization : Implement strategies to optimize the performance of cloud resources.

Security Management : Implement and maintain security best practices within the cloud environment, including user access control, data encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Capacity Planning : Monitor resource utilization and plan for capacity expansion to accommodate future growth and workload demands.

Cost Management : Identify opportunities for cost optimization within the cloud environment, such as optimizing resource utilization, implementing auto-scaling policies, and leveraging cost-effective storage options.

Team Leadership and Mentoring : Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior members of the team, helping them develop their skills and grow in their roles.

Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, developers, and business analysts, to understand their requirements and ensure the cloud environment meets their needs.

Documentation and Best Practices : Document configuration, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices for managing Cloud resources, ensuring knowledge sharing and continuity within the team.

Continuous Improvement : Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in cloud technology and data management best practices, and recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Azure Databricks environment .